I don't see how this is a new standard. It will use an APC-C sized sensor. This isn't exactly new. The camera form may be new, but camera forms are not standards.
It is unlikely to have a new lens mount standard either.
Just search the web for "sony nex camera". It's not released yet, but the leaks from China are consistent. It has a new lens mount standard, E-mount (with a converter to A-mount). The first two lenses said to be a 16mm F2.8 and an 18-55mm. The lenses will be smaller and the body much smaller than DSLRs, since there is no need for clearance for the reflex mirror. It takes dead aim at the M43 market. Since this is all rumor, I don't want to debate the merits, wait until May 11. These leaks seem to be orchestrated by Sony, like chumming fish. Product will be in stores in June, per rumors.
Pictures here:
sonyalpharumors Blog Archive Sony NEX vs MicroFourThirds size comparison
Specs from:
sonyalpharumors Blog Archive (SR3) The first Sony NEX mirrorless cameras are very similar to the Panasonic GF1
"According to the same sources that posted the NEX5 and NEX3 specs (on a chinese forum) both cameras will be very compact. He says the shape is very similar to the Panasonic GF1 and it doesnt have built-in electronic viewfinder. A bigger model with better video capabilities and built-in EVF is planned to be announced after the NEX5-NEX3 models.
REMINDER For those that still dont know the specs:
He says the name of the mirrorless cameras will be NEX5 and NEX3. They have a new mount
the E-mount. And they will come with two lenses: 18-55/F3.5-5.6 , 16mm/2.8.
Here the specs:
14mp APS-C CMOS
-brand new Sony E mount (adapter for A mount)
-used SDHC or MS
-RAW supported
-3.0 LCD 920K color
-11 AF point
-ISO 200-12800
-Video recording (model NEX5: 1080 NEX3:720p) format Mp4 or AVCHD
-built-in flash and AF Assistance light
-new FW50 batteries"
The invitation to the Launch is here:
Sony NEX EVIL camera's press event invitations are out | Photo Rumors
Here is the invitation text (probably a bad translation from Cantonese, since this is in Hong Kong).
Worldwide attention debut
Anywhere beyond the imagination of the lightweight body experience quality SLR digital camera Market, the highly anticipated Sonys first interchangeable lens digital camera series, will be May 11, 2010 simultaneous global release, and the media are invited to bring a friend the first to feel the new series of excellent photography experience.
New series of lightweight slim design to meet the advanced shooting functions, fully meet the needs of photographers, anytime, anywhere to enjoy the fun of shooting; new series also brought the quality SLR digital cameras let you play to creativity.
In addition, the new camera series of product designers will be a special trip to attend the conference to share its unique design concept.
Friends are invited to experience the Sony media is full of unlimited creative digital imaging world. Welcome to your report / s on site to interview
Date ︰ 2010/5/11
Time ︰ 12:45″